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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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